San Cristóbal de La Laguna is gearing up for an exciting weekend filled with a diverse range of activities that cater to audiences of all tastes. From captivating concerts to mesmerizing theatre performances, including the grand opening gala of the Isla Calavera Festival, Aguere has a cultural program lined up for the upcoming days that’s sure to delight.
Thursday, 9th November
Concert: “10 Years of the Rondalla Las Valkirias”
- Date: 9th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal Theatre
- Time: 20:30 hrs
The Valkirias, an all-female group, embarked on their musical journey a decade ago. After ten years of artistic growth, marked by success and the shattering of glass ceilings, they are now presenting an extraordinary concert as a tribute to their loyal supporters and companions. This musical extravaganza promises to take the audience on a heartfelt journey through their eventful history while looking forward to an exciting future.
Friday, 10th November
Isla Calavera Festival Opening Gala
- Date: 10th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 20:00 hrs
The cultural hub of La Laguna is all set to host the grand opening gala of the Festival de Cine Fantástico de Canarias Ciudad de La Laguna, known as “Isla Calavera.” This marks the festival’s seventh edition, which will run until the 19th of November. The festival’s central theme revolves around celebrating the 90th anniversary of King Kong, promising a thrilling cinematic experience.
“Tempo Rubato”
- Date: 10th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 19:00 hrs
“Tempo Rubato” is the latest creation by choreographer and dancer Alexandre Iseli. Placing the human body at the heart of life and shared experiences, this dance troupe explores the delicate balance between individual autonomy and collective structures in a mesmerizing performance.
Saturday, 11th November
Theatre: ‘One Day There Will Be an Island’
- Date: 11th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 20:30 hrs
A tribute to the work of Gomeran poet Pedro García Cabrera, “Un día habrá una isla,” directed by Juan José Afonso, is a captivating theatrical production. This play, performed by a team of performing arts professionals from the Canary Islands, celebrates the rich literary heritage of contemporary Canary Islands literature with a universal message of hope and freedom.
“Soul Hits”
- Date: 11th November
- Venue: Teatro Unión Tejina
- Time: 20:30 hrs
The Teatro Unión Tejina is set to host a soulful concert featuring the Sax Pack Big Band. Titled “Soul Hits,” this musical extravaganza promises to showcase the genre’s most iconic songs, featuring the talents of Monica Dorta, Wude Castro, and Laura Swing.
Sunday, 12th November
Sun Dance Family Sessions
- Date: 12th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 11:30 a.m.
The “Sun Dance Family Sessions” event invites families in Tenerife to embrace a day of dancing. Organized by the Laboratorio de Artes Vivas y Ciudadanía de Tenerife and the collective for the dissemination of contemporary electro-music Neeve-Micromusic, this initiative aims to promote physical well-being and health through movement for both young and old.
“Moder-no”
- Date: 12th November
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 19:00 hrs
Fran Pati, a comedian from Albacete, brings his hilarious show “Moder-no” to the Chamber Hall of the Leal Theatre. With humor as his tool, he will draw amusing comparisons between life in the plains of La Mancha villages and the modern districts of Chueca and Malasaña in cosmopolitan Madrid.
Tuesday 14th November to Friday 17th November
3rd Oral Narration Festival ‘La Cuesta Sí Cuenta’
- Venue: El Tranvía Shopping Centre
- Time: 18:00 hrs
The neighborhood of La Cuesta is gearing up for the second edition of the Oral Narration Festival ‘La Cuesta Sí Cuenta,’ organized by the cultural association Cueva de Unicornios. Storytellers such as Juan Carlos Tacoronte, Omaira Morales, Isabel Bolívar, Óscar Ballado, and Cristina Temprano, along with singer-songwriter Carlos Chico, will bring the rich tradition of oral storytelling to life, engaging both children and adults through workshops and performances.
Wednesday 15th November and Friday 17th November
“En Otra Clave” (In Another Key)
- Venue: Teatro Leal
- Time: 20:30 hrs
The immensely popular television program “En Otra Clave” from the Canary Islands returns to the stage with fresh content and characters. This new stage of the program will feature familiar faces alongside guest actors from the national scene, promising entertaining and amusing stories.
Until 25th November
“Memento Mori: The Meaning of Death in the Canary Islands”
- Date: 20th October to 25th November
- Venue: Antiguo Convento de Santo Domingo
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Curated by Benito Cabrera, the exhibition “Memento Mori” offers a didactic exploration of how the people of the Canary Islands have confronted the concept of death throughout history. Artists converge various perspectives and traditions, including music, popular lyrics, religion, and gastronomy, to provide a comprehensive understanding of this universal theme.
